Beautiful weather, a powerful purpose, and a vibrant community came together for the 8th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service at the North Richmond Farm. From the youngest participants to community elders, the day was filled with energy, engagement, and collective action to honor Dr. King’s legacy and build a brighter future. […]
North Richmond Farm is starting the new year with fresh energy and exciting developments. Here’s a quick update on the recent activities and progress. As North Richmond Farm continues to expand and develop new crop rows, there are plenty of opportunities for community involvement. Anyone interested in supporting the farm’s mission to grow healthy, pesticide-free […]
Hello, Richmond! The Farm Stand team is excited to announce that the Free Farm Stands are back and ready to go for another season! They’ve been working hard behind the scenes to plan a year full of new initiatives, and they can’t wait to share everything with the community. This year, they’re especially thrilled to […]
The Veggie Rx team is gearing up for an exciting year ahead! As part of their ongoing mission to promote healthy, sustainable eating, they’ve been hard at work preparing for upcoming workshops. Recently, they had the opportunity to learn how to make delicious Mushroom Mexican dishes with Anna Rios, a first-generation registered dietitian based in […]
Happy Monday, everyone! Here’s an update on all the exciting things happening with the herbal and seed saving projects. Back in December, the team hosted a wonderful winter herbal medicine event where everyone came together to make their own fire ciders! A big thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun. If you […]
As part of their ongoing commitment to the health of local ecosystems, the team has been working hard to restore and protect watersheds, improve habitats, and promote sustainable practices in the community. Here’s a look at some of the recent efforts they’ve made in supporting the environment: Want to learn more about the Basins of […]
The team is excited to share a special testimonial video featuring King, a 2024 Rudy Lozito Fellow who has since joined the North Richmond Farm crew as a Farm Coordinator. In this video, King reflects on his fellowship journey and shares some exciting news about the upcoming cohort. Applications for the 2025 Rudy Lozito Fellowship […]
This month, the team at the Verde Partnership Garden has been busy working with students to transplant more greens. This week, the students had the chance to plant cabbage and several types of lettuce. Before the break, they also hosted their first harvesting event at the garden. Many visitors took home fresh purple and green […]
As the new year unfolds, the team hopes that everyone has been soaking in the mild winter sunlight gently settling over the Greenway. They’ve certainly been enjoying the warmth and are excited to see the communities of people and wildlife slowly return after the cold and rainy season. The Greenway is beginning to come alive […]
As we look back on an incredible year at Richmond High’s Urban Agriculture Academy, we’re filled with pride and gratitude for everything we’ve accomplished. This year has been a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that make our program so special. Here’s a look at some of our key milestones: None of this […]
